April 14 / 15.20 Sedgefield

15.20

Soft

Canine Premier Flex Plus Joint Supplement Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4383.23
  • 2m 0f 178y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Canine Premier Flex Plus Joint Supplement Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.80
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 6742

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful 1m2f winner on the Flat; heading in the right direction over hurdles, fourth at Ffos Las in January and a clear second at Huntingdon (both at 2m on soft) last month; that latest form puts him firmly in the picture and he's open to more progress in this sphere.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Kempton

Thunderclap

12st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

Only 4lb higher than when a convincing winner of this race last year (on soft) and ran as though his run 15 days ago would bring him on; couldn't discount.

8/1

5th

1

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Kempton

Thunderclap

12st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

Only 4lb higher than when a convincing winner of this race last year (on soft) and ran as though his run 15 days ago would bring him on; couldn't discount.

8/1

6th

3

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

13:55 Huntingdon

Thunderclap

11st 9lb

J: David Bass

T: Hughie Morrison

towards rear

10/1

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 04332

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who made a promising start over hurdles when third behind subsequent Ballymore winner Impaire Et Passe at Naas (2m3f, soft) in December; has not gone on from that in two runs since but he travelled well for a long way when runner-up at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) last month; still has untapped potential in this sphere and he's respected.
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2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Worcester

Artiste DAinay

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Billy Aprahamian

Won a point before joining this yard for £10,000; ran well for a long way at Hexham before weakening (2m7f, good); this flatter track could suit and Sean Bowen is booked.

13/2

5th

4

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Artiste DAinay

11st 7lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Billy Aprahamian

2-12 in points but took ten attempts to add to his maiden success, though had earlier shown a fair level of ability over hurdles; returns to this sphere after last month's easy point win, after which he was purchased for £10,000; worth considering off a workable mark back over hurdles on stable debut.

9/2

1

22nd Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:10 Cartmel

Artiste DAinay

11st 10lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Placed on all six hurdling starts for Stuart Crawford (once here) and has won a point for his new connections this year but returned to racing under rules with two below-par runs this spring (2m5f/2m7f); drops back in trip for this handicap debut; needs to up his game.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 222

Last run: 163 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
1m6f AW winner who finished runner-up in his first three hurdle runs (good/good to soft) in the autumn and the first two were over C&D; didn't shine on the Flat in his final run last year but he sets the standard back over hurdles on his return and is respected for in-form yard.
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7th

4

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:20 Cartmel

My Brother Jack

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ollie Pears

Did not get competitive at Market Rasen this month, after a break, but was placed off a 7lb higher mark there (2m2f, good) in the autumn and has possibilities if that recent run brought him on.

12/1

7th

1

10th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:00 Market Rasen

My Brother Jack

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ollie Pears

AW Flat winner (1m6f); has yet to win over hurdles but made the frame on good ground here in September and had to deal with softer conditions since.

7/1

7th

1

10th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:00 Market Rasen

My Brother Jack

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ollie Pears

AW Flat winner (1m6f); has yet to win over hurdles but made the frame on good ground here in September and had to deal with softer conditions since.

7/1

Form: 876907

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in bumpers but he's been beaten 32l or more in his six hurdle runs including three handicaps; has a lot to find back in a maiden and it's easy to look elsewhere; tongue-tie added.
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10th

9

26th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Monaghan Boy

10st 3lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

midfield

6/1

10th

9

26th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Monaghan Boy

10st 3lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

midfield

6/1

3rd

9

27th Nov 2024

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:45 Wetherby

Monaghan Boy

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Won in first-time cheekpieces over 3m3f at Sedgefield in February but those aids are now missing after never going a yard at Hexham in April; 4lb out of the weights and others are safer.

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
His sole Flat win was in a minor AW handicap (1m) and he finished a remote sixth at a big price on his hurdling debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in February; can only be watched.
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7th

7

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:48 Newcastle (AW)

Last Mission

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Maurice Barnes

led at steady pace

20/1

7th

7

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:48 Newcastle (AW)

Last Mission

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Maurice Barnes

led at steady pace

20/1

7th

7

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Last Mission

11st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

Fair on the Flat in 2022 but has not shown a great deal over hurdles; unseated rider at fourth flight when 125-1 for handicap hurdle debut in May; returns from 108-day break here.

50/1

Form: 32

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Joined Donald McCain after his Irish point win in October; made a solid start under rules when third in a Wetherby (2m, soft) bumper and he was a promising second when switched to hurdling at Bangor (2m, good to soft) in February; that was behind an odds-on rival and he could make a big impact if he settles a bit better this time.
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6

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 103y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Waspy

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Signed off for Donald McCain with Bangor maiden win (2m, good) in May 2023 but, following a long absence, dropped out very tamely on recent stable/handicap debut there; may yet come good for Fergal O'Brien but seems to have issues with his breathing, and others look much less risky.

12/1

6

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 103y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Waspy

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Signed off for Donald McCain with Bangor maiden win (2m, good) in May 2023 but, following a long absence, dropped out very tamely on recent stable/handicap debut there; may yet come good for Fergal O'Brien but seems to have issues with his breathing, and others look much less risky.

12/1

6

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

19:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Waspy

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Irish point winner who was progressing for Donald McCain when the easy odds-on winner of a C&D maiden (good) nearly two years ago; absent since but has undergone wind surgery prior to this first run for Fergal O'Brien who adds a tongue-tie; market should be instructive.

10/1

Form: 853

Last run: 60 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in three bumpers this winter, most recently when a fading third of six at Catterick (1m7f, good; RPR 86) in February; still early days but he needs significant improvement on this switch to hurdling.
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8th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Rouse

10st 10lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fell on hurdles debut at Sedgefield (2m1f maiden) last April; has struggled in both starts this year, finishing a tailed-off last on handicap debut at Catterick (2m3f, beaten 92l); tongue-tie and cheekpieces go on with stamina reserves (over 2m7f) questionable on pedigree.

28/1

8th

6

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Rouse

10st 10lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Fell on hurdles debut at Sedgefield (2m1f maiden) last April; has struggled in both starts this year, finishing a tailed-off last on handicap debut at Catterick (2m3f, beaten 92l); tongue-tie and cheekpieces go on with stamina reserves (over 2m7f) questionable on pedigree.

28/1

11th

11

27th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:20 Catterick

Rouse

10st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Rebecca Menzies

Flat-bred 5yo; showed no significant promise in three 2m1f novice/maiden hurdles, the latest his seasonal debut three weeks ago, but has a lowly mark for today's handicap debut and is open to improvement.

20/1

Form: 5P3

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
One of the lesser lights for William Haggas on the Flat and she's not achieved much in three hurdle runs for new stable; no appeal.
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6th

5

(6)

6th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Wetherby

National Charter

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Chris Grant

held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and struggling over 2f out, lost touch from over 1f out, eased inside final furlong

10/1

14

16th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:50 Newcastle

National Charter

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Showed nothing more than glimmers of promise over hurdles last season (four starts) and is 6lb out of the weights for today's handicap debut but was placed in a fast-ground handicap on the Flat last spring and is unexposed on a sound surface in this sphere; worth a glance in the betting.

20/1

8

14th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:20 Sedgefield

National Charter

10st 3lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Chris Grant

One of the lesser lights for William Haggas on the Flat and she's not achieved much in three hurdle runs for new stable; no appeal.

66/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.00
Straight Forecast £10.44
Trifecta £37.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thunderclap

TOPSPEED:

Waspy

RP Ratings:

Artiste D'ainay

Telegraph:

My Brother Jack

Daily Mirror:

Waspy

The Sun:

Waspy

The Star:

Artiste D'ainay

Daily Record:

Artiste D'ainay

POSTDATA:

Thunderclap

The Times:

Thunderclap

The Guardian:

Thunderclap

Daily Mail:

Thunderclap

D Express:

Thunderclap